Английская Википедия:Dalmia Bhawan

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Шаблон:Infobox building Dalmia Bhawan, a mansion situated in Varanasi, was built between 1835 and 1845 by the Goswami family of Serampore a former Danish colony in West Bengal.[1]

History

The house[2] was built in the early 20th century by Raja Kishorilal Goswami of Serampore in Bengal (now West Bengal). In 1960, the property was acquired by the Laxmi Niwas Dalmia.[3][4]

Architecture

The architecture style is a blend of Indo-Saracenic and Neoclassical elements. The building with its symmetrical look and rooms opening to wide verandas is reminiscent of the ‘garden houses’, a popular concept in the 19th and early 20th century. In India, structures tied to the Danish East India Company are exceedingly rare. Dalmia Bhawan[5] has a Dutch influence showcasing, a clear link to the Danish East India Company.[6]

Guests

Guests[7] who have stayed in Dalmia Bhawan include Annie Besant, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Rabindranath Tagore.[1] Author and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan mentions Dalmia Bhavan in his autobiography.

References

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External links

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  • Official website: SABO

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